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World Explorers Group

450 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217
licensed capacity
240
year first licensed
2023

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About World Explorers Group

World Explorers Group is a school-age program in Brooklyn, New York. It is registered with the state (since October 23, 2023), for up to 240 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 30 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
School-age program
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
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Licensed capacity
240 children

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AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity240 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for World Explorers Group

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered School Age Child Care
Capacity
240 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2023
License number
#904283
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: 11 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 30 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 12
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Background checks 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Other rules 2

For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 23, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(c)(11) The program must maintain on file at the program, available for inspection by the Office or its designees at any time, the following records in a current and accurate manner: personnel information including a list of all staff with job assignments and schedules; each staff and volunteer's final and, if applicable, provisional criminal history review and background check approval letter(s); staff resumes; medical statement; acceptable references and other information required by section 414.13 of this Part; (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the school-age child care program at any one time. (not corrected)

    • Other rules

      414.15(a)(1)(ii) Each school age child care program must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations. (not corrected)

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work. (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(l)(4) When a school-age child care program cares for children in groups including children both over and under 10 years of age, the teacher/child ratio used must be that ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group. (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(k)(1)(i) for a child of school-age through the age of nine years old: there must be one teacher for every ten children; (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(d) No person under 18 years of age may be left alone to supervise a group of children at any time, including in an emergency. (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. (not corrected)

    • Records and paperwork

      414.3(c) Before any change is made, the Office must be notified and must approve the re-designation of a classroom to a different age group of children. (not corrected)

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(a)(2) Whenever change(s), addition(s) or expansion(s) are proposed which will affect, or reasonably may be expected to affect, those portions of the building designated for the care of children or for their egress in case of an emergency, the program must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s). (not corrected)

  2. May 4, 2026Inspection13 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.15(b)(23)(iv) Upon termination or resignation of the director: An approved, permanent director must be on-site, performing the duties of the position, within ninety days.

    • Records and paperwork

      414.15(b)(11)(ii)(a) In hiring a director subsequent to issuance of a registration, a program: must submit to the Office within 15 days of the written notification of the change in director the name of any new director and the supporting documentation needed to complete the approval process including: the forms necessary for the Office to inquire whether the applicant is the subject of an indicated report of child abuse or maltreatment on file with the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment;

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the school-age child care program at any one time. (not corrected)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.13(g) The minimum education and experience qualifications for staff are as follows:

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(6) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: The information necessary to complete the criminal history review and background clearance requirements as outlined in this Part. This information must be submitted to the Office on forms provided by the Office. (not corrected)

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(6) The initial medical statement for staff and volunteers must include the results of a Mantoux tuberculin test or other federally approved tuberculin test performed within the 12 months preceding the date of the application.

    • Health, medication and illness

      414.11(b)(1)(ii) Staff and volunteers must each submit a medical statement on forms furnished by the Office or an approved equivalent from a health care provider: before such person has any involvement in child care work.

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(m) There must be a director, group teacher or assistant teacher supervising all applicants, volunteers and persons in the process of approval. (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(j) When a school-age child care program is in operation, an adequate number of qualified staff must be on duty to protect the health and safety of the children in care. (not corrected)

    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.8(e) A group teacher, meeting the qualifications of section 414.13, is required for every group of children. (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(d) No person under 18 years of age may be left alone to supervise a group of children at any time, including in an emergency. (not corrected)

    • Supervision and ratios

      414.8(a) Children cannot be left without competent direct supervision at any time. Competent supervision includes awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child. It requires that all children be within a teacher's range of vision and that the teacher be near enough to respond when redirection or intervention strategies are needed. Competent supervision must take into account the child's age emotional, physical, and cognitive development. (not corrected)

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      414.3(a)(2) Whenever change(s), addition(s) or expansion(s) are proposed which will affect, or reasonably may be expected to affect, those portions of the building designated for the care of children or for their egress in case of an emergency, the program must receive written approval from the Office prior to initiating such change(s), addition(s), or expansion(s). (not corrected)

  3. May 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      414.14(b) Each applicant for, or individual in the position of director, teacher, or volunteer must complete Office- approved training that complies with federal minimum health and safety pre-service or three-month orientation period requirements. This training must be obtained pre-service or within three months of starting such position.

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(2) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: the names, addresses and day time telephone numbers of at least two acceptable references, other than relatives, at least one of whom can verify employment history, work record and qualifications, and at least one of whom can attest to the applicant's character, habits and personal qualifications to be a school-age child care program staff member;

    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(1) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a statement or summary of each applicant's employment history including, but not limited to, any relevant child-caring experience;

  4. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 20, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      414.15(a)(4) The provisions specified on the registration are binding and the school-age child care program must operate in compliance with the terms of the registration. The number and age range of children specified thereon are the maximum number and age range of children who may be in the care of the school-age child care program at any one time.

    • Other rules

      414.15(a)(1)(ii) Each school age child care program must operate in compliance with the regulations of the Office and all other applicable laws and regulations.

  7. Mar 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      414.13(b)(3) School-age child care programs must review and evaluate the backgrounds of all applicants for staff and volunteer positions. All applicants whose backgrounds must be reviewed must be required to provide the following: a sworn statement by the applicant indicating whether, to the best of the applicant's knowledge, such applicant has ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in New York State or any other jurisdiction and fingerprint images as required to comply with the requirements of 413.4 of this Title;

Copied from New York State Office of Children and Family Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about World Explorers Group

Is World Explorers Group licensed?

Yes. World Explorers Group is registered with the state and operating, first licensed October 23, 2023. This is how New York authorizes this type of child care.

When was World Explorers Group last inspected?

New York State Office of Children and Family Services lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has World Explorers Group had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 30 rules across 5 of 7 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 79% of New York daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 4. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can World Explorers Group care for?

240, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.

What are World Explorers Group's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (718) 330-9305 to confirm.

How much does World Explorers Group cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (718) 330-9305 to ask.

What is World Explorers Group's phone number?

(718) 330-9305.

Where is World Explorers Group?

450 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Dodge Virtual Y @ PS 38, under 0.1 miles away.

Sources: New York State Office of Children and Family Services (license and visits).